Production Manager Purification

Are you looking to enhance your technical capability by working in a global manufacturing environment that allows you to leverage best in class systems and technologies? If so, this Production Manager Purification role could be an ideal opportunity to explore.

As a Production Manager you will be responsible for the operation of the Purification activities within the WN49 Pa building.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• You will supervise / manage day to day vaccines operations in a bulk manufacturing facility. Responsible for purification activities:
• You will motivate and encourage teams of technicians (<15 FTE) to achieve maximum productivity. Has authority for hiring, termination, discipline and performance decision.
• You will collaborate with production colleagues and support functions.
• You will apply the recommended processes and anticipates potential improvements of the current processes while assuring compliance with the Change Management procedures.
• You will ensure compliance of the operations with GMP and Authorities requirements. Monitors quality of the production in close collaboration with QA and take corrective actions when necessary. Responsible to implement the Operational Excellence Process in the facility.
• You will represent your activities in internal and external audits.
• You will organize and monitor performance progress efficiency of the facility through Key Performance Indicators related to Safety, Quality, Budget and Delivery.
• You will coordinate specific projects of improvement to ensure quality, efficiency, productivity, security.
• You will provide technical support to direct reports.

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• You have a Master’s degree in Engineering, Bio Engineer or University degree in sciences or equivalent acquired through experience.
• Knowledge in processes and biopharmaceuticals technologies.
• Knowledge of GMP for biological products.
• At least 2 years experience in vaccine production or specific production unit.
• Good skills in people management.
• High level of flexibility, sense of priorities and good organizational skills. Highly motivated and self-driven with a desire to continuously improve own skills.
• Fluent in French both written and spoken is a must
• Good level of reading/written English

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Degree ideally in biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, chemistry

Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture.

These include Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork.As GSK focuses on our values and expectations and a culture of innovation, performance, and trust, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Operating at pace and agile decision-making – using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigour and risk.
• Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, execution.
• Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning.
• Sustaining energy and well-being.
• Building strong relationships and collaboration, honest and open conversations.
• Budgeting and cost-consciousness.

If you have a disability and require assistance during the course of the selection process, you will have the opportunity to let us know what specific assistance you require in order to make suitable arrangements.

Our goal is to be one of the world’s most innovative, best performing and trusted healthcare companies. We believe that we all bring something unique to GSK and when we combine our knowledge, experiences and styles together, the impact is incredible. Come join our adventure at GSK where you will be inspired to do your best work for our patients and consumers. A place where you can be you, feel good and keep growing.

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